# SnapCalc vs Math AI

SnapCalc and Math AI both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Math AI's written reviews are positive against 25% of SnapCalc's. SnapCalc's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 452) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnapCalc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Math AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SnapCalc against 4.3 for Math AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 452, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of SnapCalc's written reviews are positive against 59% of Math AI's.

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, Math AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapCalc | Math AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464/reviews) | **[4.3 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ai-math-solver-and-helper/id1531369724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 452 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 129 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Mobime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502822219) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464)

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo. Get step-by-step explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. Practice with quizzes and access educational resources.

**Highlights:** Camera-based math problem solving, Step-by-step solution explanations, Recognizes handwritten problems, Quizzes for skill practice, Integrated educational resources, Problem history saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-By-Step Solutions 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 3 M | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for solving math problems
- 👍 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 💡 Useful for students struggling with math

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate problem recognition
- 🔍 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to solve problems
- Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Expand free version capabilities
- Improve problem recognition accuracy
- Add option to purchase one-time access


### Math AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ai-math-solver-and-helper/id1531369724)

Solve complex math problems by simply taking a photo. Get clear, step-by-step explanations for every solution. Save your work offline for easy access anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Solve math problems via photo, Step-by-step explanations, Type or draw equations, Full screen solution sharing, Offline history and bookmarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math AI - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Answer Scanner: Solver | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with math problems
- 🚀 Provides fast solutions
- 💡 Useful for homework and assignments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Occasional errors and crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Problems with image recognition
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed step-by-step explanations
- Support for a wider range of math topics
- Free version with limited features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapCalc free?

SnapCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math AI free?

Math AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SnapCalc or Math AI?

Math AI is rated higher. SnapCalc averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Math AI averages 4.3 from 452 ratings.

### Do SnapCalc or Math AI have ads?

Both SnapCalc and Math AI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnapCalc or Math AI?

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, and Math AI every 3 months. Most recently, SnapCalc was updated on November 13, 2026 and Math AI on November 11, 2026.

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